Daniel Bowen
@danielbowen.au
Transport blogger / public transport advocate / campaigner and spokesperson for @ptua.org.au / professional geek. Opinions are all mine.
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia
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Do you live or travel in Epping North or Wollert? The State Government is running a consultation on bus route changes in the area. See the details and comment at the link below.
engage.vic.gov.au/Wo...
engage.vic.gov.au/Wo...
February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Do you live or travel in Epping North or Wollert? The State Government is running a consultation on bus route changes in the area. See the details and comment at the link below.
engage.vic.gov.au/Wo...
engage.vic.gov.au/Wo...
Blogging last year's Europe trip continues... seeing the sights around Barcelona: works of Picasso, the amazing Sagrada Familia, this very fine bus info screen, and more!!
danielbowen.com/2025...
danielbowen.com/2025...
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Blogging last year's Europe trip continues... seeing the sights around Barcelona: works of Picasso, the amazing Sagrada Familia, this very fine bus info screen, and more!!
danielbowen.com/2025...
danielbowen.com/2025...
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🎂🚉Happy 167th birthday to Sunbury station, opened 10th February 1859!
While passengers get used to the new Metro Tunnel route through the CBD, the number of services here has doubled - cutting waiting times and boosting capacity.👍 Very welcome, and needed across more of Melbourne.
While passengers get used to the new Metro Tunnel route through the CBD, the number of services here has doubled - cutting waiting times and boosting capacity.👍 Very welcome, and needed across more of Melbourne.
February 10, 2026 at 6:56 AM
🎂🚉Happy 167th birthday to Sunbury station, opened 10th February 1859!
While passengers get used to the new Metro Tunnel route through the CBD, the number of services here has doubled - cutting waiting times and boosting capacity.👍 Very welcome, and needed across more of Melbourne.
While passengers get used to the new Metro Tunnel route through the CBD, the number of services here has doubled - cutting waiting times and boosting capacity.👍 Very welcome, and needed across more of Melbourne.
Personally I love nothing more than resetting my microwave clock every day.
February 10, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Personally I love nothing more than resetting my microwave clock every day.
This article talks about "dangerous home habits" such as... leaving kitchen and electrical appliances plugged in when not in use.
Frankly surprised they reckon it's only half of all people who don't unplug all their devices.
Or is it just an iSelect "study" to get eyeballs?
Frankly surprised they reckon it's only half of all people who don't unplug all their devices.
Or is it just an iSelect "study" to get eyeballs?
Everyday errors turning homes into fire hazards - realestate.com.au
A simple kitchen act done by nearly half of Aussies has been behind a spate of house fires, new insurance data shows.
www.realestate.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
This article talks about "dangerous home habits" such as... leaving kitchen and electrical appliances plugged in when not in use.
Frankly surprised they reckon it's only half of all people who don't unplug all their devices.
Or is it just an iSelect "study" to get eyeballs?
Frankly surprised they reckon it's only half of all people who don't unplug all their devices.
Or is it just an iSelect "study" to get eyeballs?
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I feel Jon wouldn’t mind my showing you the first draft of this, because I thought it great, but he knew the language needed to be toned down just a smidge :-)
He really knew how to stab a finger right into the chest of those who needed it
He really knew how to stab a finger right into the chest of those who needed it
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
I feel Jon wouldn’t mind my showing you the first draft of this, because I thought it great, but he knew the language needed to be toned down just a smidge :-)
He really knew how to stab a finger right into the chest of those who needed it
He really knew how to stab a finger right into the chest of those who needed it
Transport Victoria's notice about tram disruptions due to the protest at Flinders/Swanston Streets. An obvious alternative travel route to cover for Swanston St/St Kilda Road trams not running is the shiny new Metro tunnel. Not mentioned. transport.vic.gov.au... #Melbourne
February 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Transport Victoria's notice about tram disruptions due to the protest at Flinders/Swanston Streets. An obvious alternative travel route to cover for Swanston St/St Kilda Road trams not running is the shiny new Metro tunnel. Not mentioned. transport.vic.gov.au... #Melbourne
I didn't notice this signage last week, so I'm guessing it's new.
Personally I think I'd swap "City" with "Sunbury" here.
But good to see they're trying different things. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Personally I think I'd swap "City" with "Sunbury" here.
But good to see they're trying different things. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I didn't notice this signage last week, so I'm guessing it's new.
Personally I think I'd swap "City" with "Sunbury" here.
But good to see they're trying different things. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Personally I think I'd swap "City" with "Sunbury" here.
But good to see they're trying different things. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Definitely not ideal. Have you tried street options, eg walk or tram from State Library?
February 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Definitely not ideal. Have you tried street options, eg walk or tram from State Library?
You're on the Werribee line aren't you? If you want to go to Flagstaff or Parliament, don't change trains twice. Just change at North Melbourne.
February 7, 2026 at 8:29 AM
You're on the Werribee line aren't you? If you want to go to Flagstaff or Parliament, don't change trains twice. Just change at North Melbourne.
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Weekends are the busiest shopping days, but many bus routes run half as often, and some don't run at all. More buses = more options = more people out of the traffic.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Weekends are the busiest shopping days, but many bus routes run half as often, and some don't run at all. More buses = more options = more people out of the traffic.
Hmm, interesting.
At the moment there'd be slightly fewer from platform 10 due to Werribee line works. Mernda/Hurstbridge should be running as normal. Sunbury out of the Loop is probably the main factor, but still surprised it's 5 min waits.
Will do some digging when I get a chance.
At the moment there'd be slightly fewer from platform 10 due to Werribee line works. Mernda/Hurstbridge should be running as normal. Sunbury out of the Loop is probably the main factor, but still surprised it's 5 min waits.
Will do some digging when I get a chance.
February 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Hmm, interesting.
At the moment there'd be slightly fewer from platform 10 due to Werribee line works. Mernda/Hurstbridge should be running as normal. Sunbury out of the Loop is probably the main factor, but still surprised it's 5 min waits.
Will do some digging when I get a chance.
At the moment there'd be slightly fewer from platform 10 due to Werribee line works. Mernda/Hurstbridge should be running as normal. Sunbury out of the Loop is probably the main factor, but still surprised it's 5 min waits.
Will do some digging when I get a chance.
Blog: The first week of Metro Tunnel operation, and some passengers are still finding their way. danielbowen.com/2026...
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Blog: The first week of Metro Tunnel operation, and some passengers are still finding their way. danielbowen.com/2026...
Turns out this was not quite right - Wikipedia had it wrong. Westall opened to the public in 1959.
Lucky it's not really a rail history post, but an advocacy message in disguise!
Lucky it's not really a rail history post, but an advocacy message in disguise!
🚉🎂Happy 65th birthday to Westall station, opened 6th Feb 1961.
This line now has a train at least every 10 minutes until midnight, every day of the week.👍
It's type of frequent service needed around more of the network to help encourage more people out of their cars and onto public transport.
This line now has a train at least every 10 minutes until midnight, every day of the week.👍
It's type of frequent service needed around more of the network to help encourage more people out of their cars and onto public transport.
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Turns out this was not quite right - Wikipedia had it wrong. Westall opened to the public in 1959.
Lucky it's not really a rail history post, but an advocacy message in disguise!
Lucky it's not really a rail history post, but an advocacy message in disguise!
You doubt the blue plaque?!
February 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM
You doubt the blue plaque?!
I think copy paste had a role!
February 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I think copy paste had a role!
An apologetic update last night when they realised what they'd done!
February 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
An apologetic update last night when they realised what they'd done!
Well that’s great that you’re “pleased to announce” an interest rate rise, Mr Banker. Forgive me if I am not quite so delighted. #Australia
February 4, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Well that’s great that you’re “pleased to announce” an interest rate rise, Mr Banker. Forgive me if I am not quite so delighted. #Australia
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Fair to say things did not go to plan tonight ☹️
Metro Tunnel disrupted, and flow-on effects to other lines.
Hopefully smoother sailing tomorrow.
#Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Metro Tunnel disrupted, and flow-on effects to other lines.
Hopefully smoother sailing tomorrow.
#Melbourne #MetroTunnel
February 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Fair to say things did not go to plan tonight ☹️
Metro Tunnel disrupted, and flow-on effects to other lines.
Hopefully smoother sailing tomorrow.
#Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Metro Tunnel disrupted, and flow-on effects to other lines.
Hopefully smoother sailing tomorrow.
#Melbourne #MetroTunnel
My Europe blogs are from October (just getting around to writing them now)
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
My Europe blogs are from October (just getting around to writing them now)
For #Melbourne #MetroTunnel watchers... trouble in paradise. Power faults - not clear if the same one causing issues on both sides of the city, or two separate ones.
Suspending the Sunbury line supposedly just between Footscray and West Footscray makes me think it's the former.
Suspending the Sunbury line supposedly just between Footscray and West Footscray makes me think it's the former.
February 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
For #Melbourne #MetroTunnel watchers... trouble in paradise. Power faults - not clear if the same one causing issues on both sides of the city, or two separate ones.
Suspending the Sunbury line supposedly just between Footscray and West Footscray makes me think it's the former.
Suspending the Sunbury line supposedly just between Footscray and West Footscray makes me think it's the former.
Great to have people talking not just about the #MetroTunnel infrastructure, but also about the timetables.
Need to keep pushing for timetable improvements, especially for other PT routes around #Melbourne and Victoria.
(This aired on yesterday's 4pm Ch9 news, but was recorded earlier at lunchtime)
Need to keep pushing for timetable improvements, especially for other PT routes around #Melbourne and Victoria.
(This aired on yesterday's 4pm Ch9 news, but was recorded earlier at lunchtime)
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Great to have people talking not just about the #MetroTunnel infrastructure, but also about the timetables.
Need to keep pushing for timetable improvements, especially for other PT routes around #Melbourne and Victoria.
(This aired on yesterday's 4pm Ch9 news, but was recorded earlier at lunchtime)
Need to keep pushing for timetable improvements, especially for other PT routes around #Melbourne and Victoria.
(This aired on yesterday's 4pm Ch9 news, but was recorded earlier at lunchtime)
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The stations between Sunshine and Watergardens on the Sunbury line have recently received a huge increase in service, with 10-min headways until 9pm.
The connecting bus situation is still pretty dire, though. Improving this is critical if we want to get the most of the munnel.
The connecting bus situation is still pretty dire, though. Improving this is critical if we want to get the most of the munnel.
February 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The stations between Sunshine and Watergardens on the Sunbury line have recently received a huge increase in service, with 10-min headways until 9pm.
The connecting bus situation is still pretty dire, though. Improving this is critical if we want to get the most of the munnel.
The connecting bus situation is still pretty dire, though. Improving this is critical if we want to get the most of the munnel.
Monocle's The Urbanist podcast looks at the architecture of the #Melbourne #MetroTunnel - I didn't realise the orange highlights were inspired by local sunsets. (Google "MelbHenge", you'll find some great photos).
Starts at 17 minutes in.
Starts at 17 minutes in.
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel and Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao’s view on housing - Monocle
We explore the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, which has recently opened in the Victorian capital. Plus: Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao joins...
monocle.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Monocle's The Urbanist podcast looks at the architecture of the #Melbourne #MetroTunnel - I didn't realise the orange highlights were inspired by local sunsets. (Google "MelbHenge", you'll find some great photos).
Starts at 17 minutes in.
Starts at 17 minutes in.